Tuft & Needle mattresses
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Tuft & Needle is one of the original no-frills online mattress brands, and its pitch is still a simple foam bed at a low, mostly steady price. The model on findmattress.com is the Tuft & Needle Original Mattress.
The current version is the 12-inch T&N Original Mattress II. It layers graphite- and gel-infused T&N Adaptive foam over support and base foams under a cooling cover. It's fiberglass-free, CertiPUR-US certified and made in the USA. Tuft & Needle now labels it Firm, which is a change from the older 10-inch medium-firm version many reviews still describe.
That change matters. We haven't found an independent firmness score for the new build yet, so our 7.5 out of 10 is an estimate from the brand's label, and our performance ratings come from reviews of the older model. By those estimates, it isolates motion well but has weak edges and average cooling and pressure relief. Treat those numbers as low confidence and lean on the trial.
Price is the main reason to buy. Expect about $599 for a queen at list price, sometimes a little less on sale. It comes with a 100-night trial and a 10-year limited warranty.
Who should shop Tuft & Needle? Back and stomach sleepers on a tight budget, guest rooms and first apartments. Who should skip it? Side sleepers who need soft cushioning, people who sit on the edge of the bed a lot, and anyone who wants the longer trial and lifetime warranty that Nectar and Leesa offer for not much more money.
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Tuft & Needle mattresses we cover
Tuft & Needle Original Mattress
Memory foam · Firm
- $559 queen
- 100 nights
- 10 years
- 12″ tall
The Tuft & Needle Original is one of the best-known budget foam beds, and it has changed. The current version is the 12" T&N Original Mattress II, labeled Firm. It replaces the older 10" medium-firm model that most reviews describe. It uses graphite- and gel-infused T&N Adaptive foam over support and base foam. We estimate it at 7.5 out of 10 from the brand's label. This Tuft and Needle Original review sees it as a no-frills, made-in-USA pick for back and stomach sleepers on a budget.
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Questions about Tuft & Needle
Is the Tuft & Needle Original firm?
The current 12-inch Original Mattress II is labeled Firm by Tuft & Needle. Older reviews describe a softer, 10-inch medium-firm version, so check the date on any review you read. A firm all-foam bed like this generally suits back and stomach sleepers better than side sleepers, who usually need more give at the shoulders.
Is Tuft & Needle a good budget mattress?
It's a reasonable one. At about $599 for a queen, it's among the cheaper foam mattresses from a well-known brand, and it's made in the USA and fiberglass-free. The trade-offs are weak edge support and a shorter 100-night trial. For around $100 to $200 more on sale, Nectar and Leesa add a 365-night trial and lifetime warranty.
What is Tuft & Needle's trial and warranty?
The Original Mattress listed on our site comes with a 100-night trial and a 10-year limited warranty. That's standard for the industry and matches Casper and Purple, but it's shorter than the 365-night trials offered by Nectar, Leesa and Saatva. Confirm the current terms before you buy.